The icebreaker “Shirase” has arrived off the coast of East Ongul Island in Antarctica. (Photo: Institute of Polar Research) The Japanese icebreaker “Shirase” has reached Japan’s Antarctic research facility, Showa Station. The members of...
On the scientific side, several research station and two Polar research vessel (here: Xue Long) underline China’s ambitions as a Arctic power. However, the plans of the Chinese government go far beyond research and science as outlined in the White Paper...
Containers are piling up in the port of Vladivostok. Ships can therefore no longer be unloaded and cargo is delayed in reaching its destination. (Photo: FESCO) A difficult situation has developed in the delivery of goods to Chukotka. From July to September, three...
The icebreaker “Arktika” arrived back in St. Petersburg on September 12 after repairs in Kronstadt. (Photo: Anton Haas, St. Petersburg) According to the shipyard “Kronstadt Marine Plan”, the “Arktika”, the class leader of the new...
The new Australian icebreaker “RSV Nuyina” off the Dutch Damen shipyard in Vlissingen is ready to go ‘home’. (Photo: Pete Harmsen) Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker “RSV Nuyina” has begun its 24,000 km voyage home to...